4 Day KAL yarn suggestions--and it's time to send in your Knit or Crochet Every Day in May entries!

May 31, 2022

If you have been participating in Knit or Crochet Every Day in May, remember that I will be accepting completed entry forms up until June 5th--I'll draw for the prize on June 6th! Personally, I was on track every day up until May 25th--I didn't have a chance to knit in the car in the morning, and I had plans after work, and didn't return home until late. I guess it's a good thing I wasn't eligible anyway! ;)

If you need a reminder of the rules and prizes, you can find them outlined here. When it comes to returning your completed entry, you can either drop it off in person, or email me a photo of all 31 marked off days! We will plan on making this an annual event!

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…to learn (and do)

three red and orange skeins of yarn with the words "Yarn Folk talks"

CURRENT CLASSES & EVENTS

In-Person Social Stitching

June 11, June 25

(2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month), 2-4 pm

June 16

(3rd Wednesdays, May-October), 5-8 pm

Sailaway -- Olive Knits 4 Day KAL

May 26 - June 6 Pattern available for preorder at a discounted price. (Includes swatching info.) Find it at Ravelry or Olive Knits.

July 1 Full pattern released. Drop in cast on festivities at Yarn Folk 12-5.

July 1 - 31 Online events and giveaways continue!

More details at Olive Knits. See below for suggested yarn/color combinations, and you can find sample sweater details in our May 17 blog post!

...to anticipate

While we are still waiting on our restock of Loch Lomond (it's moving, at least!), I've put together some potential color combinations in Loch Lomond, Berroco Lanas, Berroco Ultra Wool, and Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok. I've focused on combinations where we have a sweater quantity up to the largest size--there are other potential pairings, and I'm always happy to send a photo if you're not able to visit in person. You can find all our suggestions on our dedicated 4 Day KAL page!
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…to inspire

A friend's visit to the Renwick Gallery at the Smithsonian Museum inspired me to do some virtual investigation into the current exhibition, "This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World." The Renwick Gallery's 50th Anniversary Acquisition campaign has focused on purchasing works by leading craft artists, and it has broadened the representation of women, Black, indigenous, Latinx, Asian American, and LGBTQIA+ creators in the museum's permanent collection. While it's no substitute for an in-person visit, the Renwick Gallery's website has excellent digital resources, and a range of options for searching it. The Art + Artists page is a great place to start.